Dhaka, May 18 -- Bangladesh's stock markets faced another slump on Sunday, the second trading day of the week, as all key indices on both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded losses amid widespread declines in share prices.

At the Dhaka Stock Exchange, the benchmark DSEX index dropped by 29 points. The Shariah-compliant DSES fell by 6 points, while the blue-chip DS30 index lost 8 points.

Of the 400 companies traded, 241 saw price declines, 102 posted gains, and 57 remained unchanged. The downturn affected all share categories - A, B, and Z. Among Category A companies, known for regular dividend payments, 142 declined in value, 55 gained, and 24 remained static.

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